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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM52 JBVMOT history

LM52 JBV is a blue petrol MINI first used on 16 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 138,430 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Aug 2024.

LM52 JBV blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Aug 2025
Mileage
138,430 mi
At MOT on 31 Aug 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,979 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 JBV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
31 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 JBV was last recorded at 138,430 miles on 31 Aug 2024, 14,209 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,221 miles · 12 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
14,209 miles
Average per year
5,979 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 138,430 miles
  • 2023 – 124,221 miles
  • 2022 – 123,300 miles
  • 2021 – 120,169 miles
  • 2020 – 117,058 miles
  • 2019 – 117,055 miles
  • 2017 – 116,885 miles
  • 2016 – 114,628 miles
  • 2015 – 111,990 miles
  • 2014 – 105,381 miles
  • 2013 – 92,722 miles
  • 2012 – 82,208 miles
  • 2011 – 72,818 miles
  • 2010 – 62,393 miles
  • 2009 – 52,992 miles
  • 2008 – 42,808 miles
  • 2007 – 37,027 miles
  • 2006 – 29,679 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,430 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,430 miles (+14,209)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    138,430 miles
    Test number
    285391474038
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass124,221 miles (+921)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    124,221 miles
    Test number
    579845933829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass123,300 miles (+3,131)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    123,300 miles
    Test number
    216636226042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass120,169 miles (+3,111)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    120,169 miles
    Test number
    659275453488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass117,058 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    117,058 miles
    Test number
    703398092988
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass117,055 miles (+170)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    117,055 miles
    Test number
    731910315325
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass116,885 miles (+2,257)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    116,885 miles
    Test number
    250988553807
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  8. Pass114,628 miles (+2,638)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    114,628 miles
    Test number
    375853174573
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front body has slight damage

  9. Pass111,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    111,990 miles
    Test number
    879403255137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail111,990 miles (+6,609)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,990 miles
    Test number
    646092555185
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail105,381 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,381 miles
    Test number
    278976774133
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass105,381 miles (+12,659)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    105,381 miles
    Test number
    575996474152
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass92,722 miles (+49)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    92,722 miles
    Test number
    687483683188
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail92,673 miles (+10,465)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,673 miles
    Test number
    395942583141
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass82,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    82,208 miles
    Test number
    288098662472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail82,208 miles (+9,390)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,208 miles
    Test number
    697378662192
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass72,818 miles (+10,425)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    72,818 miles
    Test number
    275710961143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    62,393 miles
    Test number
    713512570195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail62,393 miles (+9,401)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,393 miles
    Test number
    270442370465
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass52,992 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    52,992 miles
    Test number
    641464179112
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Fail52,992 miles (+10,184)2 dangerous4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,992 miles
    Test number
    604461679186
    • DangerousBrake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
    • DangerousBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNO locks on brakes
    • NoteClutch peddle rubber missing

  22. Pass42,808 miles (+5,781)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    42,808 miles
    Test number
    763832378146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,027 miles (+7,348)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    37,027 miles
    Test number
    900283577191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    29,679 miles
    Test number
    890095276103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 JBV

Does LM52 JBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 JBV expired on 30 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 JBV?
The MOT on LM52 JBV expired on 30 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 JBV done?
LM52 JBV was recorded at 138,430 miles at its MOT on 31 Aug 2024, an average of 5,979 miles a year.
Has LM52 JBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 JBV has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2015.
Has the mileage on LM52 JBV ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LM52 JBV find?
LM52 JBV passed its latest MOT on 31 Aug 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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